The first pick in the 2016 NBA draft hasn't been officially spoiled, but it's easy to narrow down the suspects. Everyone knows that either LSU's Ben Simmons or Duke's Brandon Ingram will come off the board first on Thursday, June 23, to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Which isn't a bad thing—a boring start doesn't equate to a boring event. The draft features elite guards such as Jamal Murray and tantalizing projects such as Dragan Bender, so the first two players taken are more like an appetizer than the main course this year.
With such a theme in mind, let's take a look at an updated order and mock before breaking down the fate of some top stars.
2016 NBA Draft Round 1 Predictions
1. Philadelphia 76ers: F Ben Simmons, LSU
There's no reason to think anyone but Simmons comes off the board first.
Some will point out Ingram is a better prospect right now because of his deep shot, which he converted on a 41 percent clip last year compared to Simmons' 33.3 percent.
But a prospect can always work on his shot, especially a 19-yea ...
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NBA Draft 2016: Round 1 Predictions, Updated Order and Projections for Top Stars
June 15th, 2016 by Chris Roling Leave a reply »
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